The [http://www.ftrf.org Freedom to Read Foundation] is a sister organization to the American Library Association that promotes and defends the constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression and freedom to receive information.

At this meeting, the Board conducts the business of the Foundation and receives an overview of the litigation in which FTRF is involved and discusses federal and state legislation and other updates on intellectual freedom issues. Visitors are welcome.

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6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Date: Friday, January 19, 2007

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Featuring author [http://www.chriscrutcher.com/ Chris Crutcher].

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Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Location: To Be Announced

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Fhe Trustees produce a report to the ALA Council following each Board meeting that is presented at each Annual and Midwinter Meeting. Here are two examples of recent Reports to Council from [http://www.ala.org/ala/ourassociation/othergroups/ftrf/ftrfinaction/reportstocouncil/ftrfreporttocouncilac05.pdf 2005 Annual Conference] and [http://www.ala.org/ala/ourassociation/othergroups/ftrf/ftrfinaction/reportstocouncil/ftrfreporttocouncilmw06.pdf 2006 Midwinter Meeting].

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'''Freedom to Read Foundation fundraiser'''

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FTRF will be holding a fundraiser during Midwinter in support our litigation efforts. The event will be a reading and book signing featuring author [http://www.chriscrutcher.com/ Chris Crutcher], who is consistently one of the most frequently challenged authors in schools and libraries today. There will also be a reception in conjunction with the event.

This jewelry is sold in museums! ALL profits go to the Freedom to Read Foundation. Carolyn has been exhibiting at conference for many years and has raised over $65,000 for FTRF. She's a librarian turned jewelry designer. Flipflop charm necklace, blinking earrings, rainbow, helix bracelet, and much, much more!

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You can also purchase Carolyn's jewelry online at [http://carolynforsman.com carolynforsman.com]. If you type "Freedom to Read Foundation" in the "additional

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instructions" box, FTRF will receive a portion of the proceeds.

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== Join the Freedom to Read Foundation ==

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The Freedom to Read Foundation has a separate membership structure from the American Library Association. Regular individual membership begins at $35.00 per year and organizational membership begins at $100.00 per year. Student membership is $10.00. To join FTRF or renew your membership visit [http://www.ftrf.org/joinftrf.html].

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Members receive the quarterly newsletter, ''Freedom to Read Foundation News''. Organizations can order a subscription to the newsletter for $35.00 per year.

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== More information ==

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For more information, visit http://www.ftrf.org or contact us at (800) 545-2433 x4226 or [mailto:ftrf@ala.org ftrf@ala.org].

Revision as of 12:20, 20 October 2006

The Freedom to Read Foundation is a sister organization to the American Library Association that promotes and defends the constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression and freedom to receive information.

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Midwinter Events

Freedom to Read Foundation Board of Trustees meeting
At this meeting, the Board conducts the business of the Foundation and receives an overview of the litigation in which FTRF is involved and discusses federal and state legislation and other updates on intellectual freedom issues. Visitors are welcome.

Date: Friday, January 19, 2007

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: To Be Announced

Fhe Trustees produce a report to the ALA Council following each Board meeting that is presented at each Annual and Midwinter Meeting. Here are two examples of recent Reports to Council from 2005 Annual Conference and 2006 Midwinter Meeting.

Freedom to Read Foundation fundraiser

FTRF will be holding a fundraiser during Midwinter in support our litigation efforts. The event will be a reading and book signing featuring author Chris Crutcher, who is consistently one of the most frequently challenged authors in schools and libraries today. There will also be a reception in conjunction with the event.

Carolyn Forsman Conversation Piece Jewelry

This jewelry is sold in museums! ALL profits go to the Freedom to Read Foundation. Carolyn has been exhibiting at conference for many years and has raised over $65,000 for FTRF. She's a librarian turned jewelry designer. Flipflop charm necklace, blinking earrings, rainbow, helix bracelet, and much, much more!

You can also purchase Carolyn's jewelry online at carolynforsman.com. If you type "Freedom to Read Foundation" in the "additional
instructions" box, FTRF will receive a portion of the proceeds.

Join the Freedom to Read Foundation

The Freedom to Read Foundation has a separate membership structure from the American Library Association. Regular individual membership begins at $35.00 per year and organizational membership begins at $100.00 per year. Student membership is $10.00. To join FTRF or renew your membership visit [1].

Members receive the quarterly newsletter, Freedom to Read Foundation News. Organizations can order a subscription to the newsletter for $35.00 per year.